Al Bezanson reports-
Here are the numbers folks. Tillicum 1 has been training in Nova Scotia this summer and here are the results.
Al Bezanson
Category: gloucester
Late For The Lannon
Finally Made It After Missing The Cast Off For The 2013 GMG Lannon Ryan and Wood Cuban Cigar Factory Sunset Sail.
Thanks To Jeff Amero from J & L Welding and Machine for the video.
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Don’t Miss the Final Nights on the Neck of the Season
Thursday, September 5th – Final Nights on the Neck of the Season and Closing Party for Ships, Shapes & Schtuff at Khan Studio. Last chance to check out the very unique works of Judy Wilburn, Lyn Cardinal and Joanne Kaliontzis.
5:30 Elynn Kröger Gallery, 15 Rocky Neck Rick Drost
6:00 The Center, 6 Wonson Street T Max
6:30 Goetemann Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck JoeAnn Hart
7:00 Imagine Gallery, 43 Rocky Neck Everly Sisters
7:30 Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Nathan Cohen
8:00 Madfish Wharf, 77 Rocky Neck Toby Tobas Steel Drums
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Gloucester HarborWalk Tulip Tree Image to Travel Around the World
Recently Joey was contacted by The Field Museum in Chicago about a GMG post from May 2012. They were interested in acquiring an image of mine from a post about our beautiful HarborWalk Tulip Trees, planted at St. Peter’s Square.
Tulip Tree at the Gloucester HarborWalk Butterfly Garden
The Field Museum is currently developing an engaging new scientific exhibition on the topic of Biomechanics that will debut in the spring of 2014. Led by the curatorial efforts of Field Museum Curator of Zoology, Dr. Mark Westneat, the exhibition will explore the science of looking at living things as machines built by nature and evolution. One of the topics presented includes wind and how the leaves of a tree change in the wind.
I selected Tulip Trees for the gardens not only because they have a lovely ornamental bi-color effect when the leaves catch the wind, but primarily because they have a storied connection to Gloucester history. Liriodendron tulipifera was one of the primary woods used for tall ship’s masts, and because much of the wood from which the CB Fisk organs are built is Tulip Poplar (thank you to Greg Bover for the information about the Fisk connection to tulip poplar!). Tulip Trees are also a caterpillar food plant for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly!
See post about Tulip Trees ~Welcome Tulip Trees!
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Sailor Stans Breakfast- Summertime Love!
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Final Photo Album of Gloucester Fire Engine 2 Being Built
Mayor Kirk writes-
Hi Joey,
Here is the final album for the fire truck we will be taking delivery of in late Sept.
Carolyn
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Harbor Cove, Gloucester Ma 8/31/13
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2013 GMG Community Schooner Fest Photos
FOB Carol McKenna writes-
Who needs to travel anywhere when you live on beautiful Cape Ann ~ Happy Labor Day.
Schooner Festival Morning From FOB Alice Gardner
Eleanor Lawler Submits-
FOB Charlie Carroll Submits-
Joey…
I was fortunate and was able to get out to view the Mayors Race today…
I thought your readers might like to see a few of the shots I was able to get this afternoon.
More will follow on my PhotoSite tomorrow afternoon.
Charlie
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Gloucester Schooner Festival First Annual Lobster Bake Knocks it Out of the Park!!!
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Vines from the First Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival Lobster Bake
For captions, scroll cursor over lower left corner of each Vine
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Schooner Festival Saturday From Len Burgess
Activities on the Harbor-
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1st Annual Gloucester Schooner Fest Lobster Bake A Smashing Success- Don’t Forget Today Is Race Day!
Well the original idea hatched last year came to fruition under stewardship of Brett Ramsey, Mike Costello, Daisy Nell and the Rest of The Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee. 
We had to reload them three times with lobster as the line for lobsters at times stretched all the way from Maritime Gloucester to The Building Center.
I knew it could be big but never imagined in the first year out of the box just how big.
Next year Brett promises more cookers, more serving stations and even more fun (if that’s even possible).
Best part of it all and the reason for the idea in the first place was what made me most happy- It got the public down to Maritime Gloucester to check out one of Gloucester’s premier events- The Gloucester Schooner Festival!
Big time thanks to my Schooner Fest promoting partners in crime Al Bezanson and Tracy Arabian.
#Killed it!
More Schooner Fest Info here-
For More Info www.gloucesterschoonerfestival.net and to get tix www.maritimegloucester.org/visit/events.php
Sunday, September 1, 2013
8:30 am
Skippers Meeting
This meeting is required for all Schooners sailing in the Mayor’s Race. Meet at Solomon Jacobs Park, immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Parade of Sail as Schooners proceed from Inner Harbor, past the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard, to the race starting area off Eastern Point.
10:30 am
Parade of Sail Party at Beauport/Sleeper McCann House — EVENT IS SOLD OUT
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Shuttle Bus to Eastern Point Light, from Eastern Point Gate (Eastern Point Boulevard at Farrington Avenue) to watch the start of the Mayor’s Race. Free of 
Charge, courtesy of Cape Ann Transportation Authority.
12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
U.S. Coast Guard Station Open House
Stop by the Station on Harbor Loop to learn all about the Coast Guard and its important role in Gloucester.
1:00 pm
Start of Mayor’s Race for the Esperanto Cup, Ned Cameron Trophy and Betty Ramsey Trophy off Eastern Point. Click here for information on reserving your space on one of the schooners during the Mayor’s Race.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Reception and Awards Ceremony for contestants and invited guests.
Fred Bodin adds-
Lobster Delivery Completed!
Lobster Bake at Maritime Gloucester. At $12 for a lobster dinner, we cooked and served over 800 lobsters, all from Captain Joe and Sons. I collected a scary amount of money for them. You gotta’ give back to the community.
Len Burgess submits-
Lobster Bake a giant success!!!
Sharon St Claire submits-
Joey,
What a fantastic Schooner Festival so far! We are up from Florida and saw so many GMG folks at the Lobster Bake! Not only did we see you, but Sista Felicia was serving lobsta plates, Fred Bodin was selling tickets, and photographer Len Burgess was sailing on the Roseway. Here is a photo of the photographer enjoying the sail (center). The Festival continues tomorrow!
Cheers, Sharon St Clair
Jane Gibbs catches Ed Eating (What a surprise)
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Jeff Stein Has Some Nice Things To Say
Hey Joey, thanks for the great lobsters and keeping everyone up to speed with the goings on in Gloucester when we can’t be there.
http://steintrek.com/2013/08/30/being-the-idle-rich-is-awesome/
Jeff
Being the idle rich is awesome!
I am doing it without the rich part but I’m totally living the life. If money was not a concern, it would be hard to motivate myself to work. I would spend my days donating money to needy bar owners.
I’m coming off of 10 days with great friends in Annisquam, Massachusetts. Gloucester is the nearest big town. If you want to know more about America’s oldest fishing port, go to Good Morning Gloucester, a blog written by Joey, (pictured below with what would soon be dead and in my friend’s stomach) from Captain Joe & Sons seafood on E. Main Street. It’s a warehouse on a dock where the lobsterman directly sell their haul. This year, we were buying 1.25 lb softshell lobsters for about five dollars each. Less expensive than going to McDonald’s.
For the entire entry click here
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Attention Ladies! Massive Great Yard Sale
at 40 Rocky Neck Ave. today and tomorrow – lots of great clothing (most new with tags) all $5 or $10, shoes, bags, scarves, jackets, cotton knits, etc. Check it out!
E.J. Lefavour
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Watching the Schooners from Niles Beach Friday Night
Schooner American Eagle
SUP
Friendly Homie
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Today is Maritime Heritage Day at Maritime Gloucester! 10am-4pm
Today is Maritime Heritage Day at Maritime Gloucester! 10am-4pm. Area environmental groups and maritime heritage organizations will be set up with interactive exhibits along side of local crafters demonstrating their art. Sunny Fishcakes Music Review will be performing during the afternoon. Lunch will be available on the pier. Great, fun event for families and visitors.
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Today’s The Day!!! Call For Volunteers For The 2013 Gloucester Schooner Festival 1st Annual Lobster Bake This Afternoon!!!!
Mike Costello,Brett Ramsey and Daisy Nell Could Use A Hand Putting On A Hell Of A Time At The First Annual Public Lobster Bake At Maritime Gloucester.
If you would like to be part of this inaugural event head on down to Maritime Gloucester and have yourself a ball and 30 years from now you can say- “I was there at the first one!”
Sista Felicia will be there helping out and she will also have copies of her cookbook for sale.
The Details-
For More Info www.gloucesterschoonerfestival.net and to get tix www.maritimegloucester.org/visit/events.php
Saturday, August 31, 2013
10:00 am
Working Waterfront Walking Tour
Starting at Fishermen’s Memorial ($5 per person) Sponsored by the Schooner Adventure.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Maritime Gloucester Heritage Day
Maritime Gloucester, located at 23 Harbor Loop in downtown Gloucester, will host its annual Heritage Day celebration from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Center’s exhibits and aquarium will be open free of charge throughout the day. Free to all.
12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
U.S. Coast Guard Station Open House
Stop by the Station on Harbor Loop to learn all about the Coast Guard and its important role in Gloucester.
Click image to purchase tickets in advance.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1st Annual Public Lobster Bake
Enjoy freshly steamed lobster, corn on the cob, and a Virgilio’s roll– all for $12 per person. Relax with your dinner on the slopes of the Fitz Henry Lane lawn while listening to Old Cold Tater & Friends. Also available for sale: hot dogs, hamburgers, veggies burgers, cold sodas & spring water, beer & wine.Tickets available in advance from Maritime Gloucester or at the event.
7:00 pm
Fireworks Party at Beauport/Sleeper McCann House (ticketed event, reservations required)
Watch the lighted boat parade & fireworks display from the terrace and lawn of Beauport and enjoy an abridged evening tour as the house transforms at night. Bring blankets, chairs, picnics, and mosquito spray. Candles are prohibited. Adults and children over twelve only, please. Registration is required. 978-283-0800 for more information.
7:00 pm
Concert on the Boulevard
Featuring the band “Full Circle”
7:30 pm
Boat “Parade of Lights”
Boat owners interested in participating in the Parade of Lights can register online athttp://www.capeannmarina.com/Forms/BoatParadeSignUp.pdf. For additional information, contact Tobin at 978-283-3293 or tobin@capeannmarina.com.
9:15 pm
Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor. (following Parade of Lights, time approximate)
(The Gloucester Fireworks Committee is in need of more donations for the Labor Day weekend fireworks. Donations may be made to The Gloucester Fund, 45 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930. Please notate “fireworks” on your donation.)
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Video: Sista Felicia’s Book “Gifts of Gold” Red Carpet Interviews
The Gifts of Gold Gala Event was a smash hit in every way, from the outstanding hors d’oeurves and refreshments, all prepared from the pages of Gifts of Gold, to the stunning decor, created by Felicia, Daphne, and friends. Lillian, Rick, and Joey are wonderful interviewers and, with everyone there to celebrate Felicia’s much deserved success, there are lots of sweet moments in the video. Thank you Sista Felicia for a wonderfully memorable evening!
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Adventure Wins! 1988
Fred Bodin submits-
Adventure Wins! 1988
A few days after Schooner Adventure arrived in her new home port of Gloucester, she participated in the Mayor’s Cup Race at the Schooner Festival, and won. An amazing accomplishment, as she had a quickly assembled volunteer crew, but clearly great sailors. The race this year will be very, very interesting. My money’s on Adventure.
©Fredrik D. Bodin
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Bike Lane Parking From Jim Dowd
Jim Dowd Submits-
THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS GLOUCESTER!
Good Morning Gloucester 